City dignitaries celebrated hosting the event and invited the guests to the “Siglo XXI” Stadium.

"We want to thank all those who are here today and invite you to support our national teams tomorrow. It is very important for Mexico to play this tournament at home", said Marlet Correa.

"I would like to highlight the work achieved by the members of the national teams and the Organizing Committee as well as dignitaries that helped in the organization of the event; they made us feel very comfortable." Playing at home will be nice, "said Edgard García

Both, are members of Mexico National Team and have been present at the opening event of the World League Round 1, today. Salamanca is ready.

At the Press Conference, the Major celebrated the start of the event.  "Salamanca is very pleased to host an international event with the participation of 7 teams from 5 countries. The competition will start tomorrow. Our social responsibility is to further promote the sport where youth is involved; this event will be inspirational to many."

Speaking to the Press, the President of the Mexican Hockey Federation, Maria del Carmen Garcia Orozco, said: "It is an honor for the Federation to have the World League at home.” I appreciate the effort and the support of all those who made possible this event. "It has been difficult to achieve, but we have complied with the established requirements ".

The Director of the Sports Committee celebrated the event was awarded to the city, making the dream come true, and explained the changes and work done in the stadium for the World League.

The Siglo XXI Stadium is located at the Unidad Deportiva Sur. The replacement of the synthetic turf, new stands for the followers and lights are some of the improvements made in the venue.

Everything is ready for Mexico, the host, to open the doors for their guests. United States will play Barbados at the opening match at 11:40 on the men’s side, while Mexico will play Guatemala on the women’s. The official opening ceremony of tournament will be held following this match. The last game of the day will face the men of Mexico and Guatemala.

Eng. Antonio Arredondo Muñoz, Major of the city, the President of the Mexican Hockey Federation, Maria del Carmen García Orozco; the President of the local Hockey Association, Lic. Jorge Contreras Peña, the Director of the Sports Committee, Mr. Isaac Piña were present at the event. Marlet Correa and Edgard García, both National Team players, represented the athletes.